US military launched airstrikes against Al Shabaab near the coastal town of Kismayo, 528 kilometres (328 miles) southwest of Mogadishu
The strike was conducted in Janay Abdalle area near Kismayo, destroying a vehicle loaded with explosives, according to US-Africom commando.
It says the strike was conducted in coordination with the Somali government to help Somalia address threats within its territory.
There was no immediate comment from al Shabaab.
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Reporting by Abdirisak Mohamud Tuuryare from Mogadishu, Somalia
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